They reportedly recovered the handgun, the mask, and the stolen chips at his home. Gaming Board Agents traced Ateyat to his residence in Chicago Ridge.He is accused of drawing a handgun, pointing it at casino employees, and stealing $14,100 in casino chips before fleeing the scene. On October 31, Ateyat allegedly entered Rivers Casino wearing a black face mask.The IGB oversees all licensed casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering in Illinois and is responsible for 15 casinos, 11 licensed sportsbooks, and over 8,400 licensed video gaming establishments.
The incident involved the theft of over $14,000 in casino chips. AI-generated image Photo by Kimberly ForsytheĬhicago, Illinois - The Illinois Gaming Board recently announced the arrest of Ismail Ahmed Ateyat, 23, of Chicago Ridge, following an armed robbery at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.
